Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was announced 3 years prior to the WX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-10 matches up versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 versus the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and WX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and WX1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GX-10 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.